By PAUL GOTHAM A look at some of last week's (12/11-12/17) best performances when yours truly was on hand. Ethain Clarke DeSouza 6-foot Fr. G School of the Arts Silverhawks (RCAC) - Exciting potential, rugged guard who sheds contact on his way to the basket, able to finish with either hand in traffic, impressive mid-range game, able to create his own shot and get … [Read more...] about Chris Gibson Jr., Kailee White and the Starting Five
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Canisius escapes Quinnipiac with 3-2 victory
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Despite loading the bases with two outs in the ninth inning on Sunday, closer Tyler Smith did his job and shut the door on a Quinnipiac comeback bid, as Canisius baseball bested the Bobcats, 3-2. The Canisius hurler, who had been named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year watch list, earned his eighth save of … [Read more...] about Canisius escapes Quinnipiac with 3-2 victory
Monster performances from Welton and Wyche lead Saint Peter’s to first road win of season
Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com BROOKLYN, NY – The Saint Peter’s men’s basketball team can head into Christmas weekend with jolly spirits as big time performances from senior leaders, Quadir Welton (Philadelphia, PA/Math, Civics and Science Charter) and Trevis Wyche (Neptune, NJ/Saint Peter’s Prep) led to a, 65-58, victory at St. Francis College Brooklyn on Friday … [Read more...] about Monster performances from Welton and Wyche lead Saint Peter’s to first road win of season
Twins sign former IL MVP Hague, Rodriguez to minor league contracts
Courtesy of RochesterRedWings.com ROCHESTER, NY – The Minnesota Twins have signed 2015 International League Most Valuable Player Matt Hague to a minor league contract with an invite to MLB Spring Training. Additionally, the Twins have re-signed Reynaldo Rodriguez to a minor league deal. Hague spent the 2016 season with Hanshin of the Japan Central League, batting … [Read more...] about Twins sign former IL MVP Hague, Rodriguez to minor league contracts
Jackson and Notre Dame learned how to finish
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- On the heels of an Elite Eight finish a year ago, the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish opened the 2015-16 season ranked top 20 in all major polls. By the end of November, Notre Dame stumbled and fell from the rankings not to return until mid-February. "We lost two pretty good players and two great leaders," Notre Dame head coach Mike … [Read more...] about Jackson and Notre Dame learned how to finish